Bill > A08259

This bill, known as "Jacobe's Law," amends the Education Law to require school employees, such as counselors, social workers, and administrators, to investigate and verify incidents of harassment, bullying, or discrimination that have occurred. Upon verifying such incidents, these school employees must make a reasonable and good-faith effort to contact the parents or guardians of the students involved, unless the students express a health, safety, or privacy concern. This law aims to improve communication between schools and families when incidents of bullying or harassment take place, with the goal of addressing such situations more effectively.